2004 NBA re-draft: The way it should have been

No. 1 pick Dwight Howard was the lone superstar of a draft that will not be remembered for its depth.

WAHINGTON - NOVEMBER 10: Dwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic battles for rebound position against Brendan Haywood #33 of the Washington Wizards during the game on November 10, 2004 at the MCI Center in Washington D.C. The Wizards won 106-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

BOSTON - APRIL 23: Al Jefferson #7 of the Boston Celtics dribbles against the Indiana Pacers in Game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2005 NBA Playoffs at the FleetCenter on April 23, 2005 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics won 102-82. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 8: Andre Iguodala #4 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives during the first half of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Wachovia Center on December 8, 2004 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 16: Luol Deng #9 of the Chicago Bulls drives around Brad Miller #52 of the Sacramento Kings during the game at Arco Arena on November 16, 2004 in Sacramento, California. The Kings won 113-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 17: Josh Smith #5 of the Atlanta Hawks dribbles against the Portland Trail Blazers on December 17, 2004 at Phillips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The Blazers won 100-84. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 24: J.R. Smith #23 of the New Orleans Hornets brings the ball upcourt during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers on October 24, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers won 97-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

HOUSTON - JANUARY 24: Jameer Nelson #14 of the Orlando Magic moves the ball during the game with the Houston Rockets on January 24, 2005 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The Rockets won 89-78. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowleges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 13: Tony Allen #42 of the Boston Celtics brings the ball upcourt during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers on December 13, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Celtics won in double overtime 134-127. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 18: Emeka Okafor #50 of the Charlotte Bobcats grabs a rebound against the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 18, 2004 at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Cavaliers won the game 106-89. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo By Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 22: Kevin Martin #23 of the Sacramento Kings moves the ball against the Charlotte Bobcats during the game at Bobcats Arena on February 22, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Kings won 116-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

DALLAS - NOVEMBER 16: Devin Harris #34 of the Dallas Mavericks moves the ball past Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns on November 16, 2004 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

CHICAGO - DECEMBER 16: Ben Gordon #7 of the Chicago Bulls plays defense against the Milwaukee Bucks December 16, 2004 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Bucks 85-77. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND - MAY 15: Anderson Varejao #17 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates a 74-72 victory over the Detroit Pistons in game four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2006 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena May 15, 2006 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 3: Shaun Livingston #14 of the Los Angeles Clippers directs a play during the Clippers home opener against the Seattle Sonics at Staples Center on November 3, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

DENVER - DECEMBER 8: Dorell Wright #1 of the Miami Heat controls the ball against the Denver Nuggets on December 8, 2006 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets won 123-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the term and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY - MARCH 30: Kris Humphries #43 of the Utah Jazz rebounds against the Denver Nuggets on March 30, 2005 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Nuggets won 109-98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo by Thearon Henderson/NBAE via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kris Humphries;Ben Handlogten

BOSTON - MAY 3: Delonte West #13 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Fred Jones #20 of the Indiana Pacers in Game five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2005 NBA Playoffs at the FleetCenter on May 3, 2005 in Boston, Massachusetts.The Pacers won 90-85. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 5: Beno Udrih #14 of the San Antonio Spurs looks to drive against the Los Angels Lakers November 5, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 22: Sasha Vujacic #18 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles upcourt against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on October 22, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 113-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by: Doug Benc/Getty Images)

SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 5: Josh Childress #1 of the Atlanta Hawks drives against the Seattle Sonics during the game at Key Arena on November 5, 2004 in Seattle, Washington. The Sonics won 106-85. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - JANUARY 9: Rookie guard Sebastian Telfair #31 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball against the New York Knicks on January 9, 2005 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Blazers 113-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Andris Biedrins #15 of the Golden State Warriors looks for an open pass over Daniel Ewing #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the game on November 20, 2005 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers won 113-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SEATTLE - MARCH 22: Damien Wilkins #12 of the Seattle SuperSonics drives against Desmond Mason #24 of the Milwaukee Bucks on March 22, 2005 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Otto Greule/Getty Images)

CHICAGO - JANUARY 3: Chris Duhon #21 of the Chicago Bulls moves the ball during the game with the Detroit Pistons on January 3, 2005 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Pistons defeated the Bulls 87-80. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 30: Hamed Haddadi #15 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA game on March 30, 2009 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 22: Pero Antic #6 of the Atlanta Hawks against the Indiana Pacers at Philips Arena on October 22, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 28: Jackson Vroman #4 of the Phoenix Suns shoots a free throw during the preseason game with the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on October 28, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. The Suns won 109-88. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackson Vroman

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